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Friends and family of adolescent inpatients are encouraged to visit during long-term hospital stays. A visit from a friend can lift the spirit, promote normalcy, and decrease the feeling of isolation that comes with a long hospital stay.

Vistor Information

Be sure to call 845-4562 - ext. 6 North before visiting to make sure the patient is up for visitors.

When you get to the unit sign in with the nurse to verify that you have the correct room number.

Wash your hands upon entering the unit and before entering the patient room.

Visiting hours are from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult and obtain permission from the charge nurse.

Overnight visitation is only allowed for parents or family and friends over 18 who have received permission from the charge nurse.

Please DO NOT visit if you:

Are not feeling well that day

Have a cold, flu or other respiratory infection

Have chicken pox, shingles, herpes simplex or other contagious diseases

Have been exposed to a person with a contagious disease within the last 3 weeks

Have had immunizations with a live vaccine with the last 4 days such as MMRm Varicella, Flumist or OPV

What you can bring

Yourself

Electronics that have been approved by the nurse

Games, movies, cards… in addition to the many available in the Lion's Den

What you CANNOT bring

Live plants

Pets

Fruits and vegetables must be washed and checked with the nurse before bringing them onto the units